brujo Learner Dubber
14 posts · joined Jan 2013 ·
I want to take my steering column out so i can remove the body of my 66 beetle. Do i have to take the steering wheel off? -if so what else- i have removed the petrol tank to undo the front bolts-=
removing 66 beetle steering column
grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
Undo the flexible coupling at the steering box,the column should then slide up enough to lift the body.
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
If the couplers 2 bolts to the steering shaft coupling are removed then body should just lift straight up. If in doubt tho pull the steering wheel up and use a mole grip on the steering shaft to keep it raised outta the way 🙂
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brujo Learner Dubber
14 posts · joined Jan 2013 ·
is it hard to completely remove the steering wheel and shaft because i am selling the body and keeping the parts?
grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
No it isn't hard,undo the flange at the top of the coupling,release the wires for the horn and blinker switch undo the 2 bolts on the column bracket and pull the column upwards and it will slip out of the rubber seal.brujo wrote:is it hard to completely remove the steering wheel and shaft because i am selling the body and keeping the parts?